The Peasant is a traditional gastropub

The Peasant is a grand former gin place turned upmarket gastropub which languishes in the middle of Clerkenwell, surrounded by an uneasy mix of Victorian townhouses and Council Estates.

Like many gastropubs, it's unsure of how to strike an even pub/restaurant balance, indicated by the wine glasses and cutlery on a scattering of ground floor tables, in addition to the upstairs restaurant. Still, its aim in life appears to err towards minimising pretension and due to the pub's size there's plenty of space to sit and have a well-kept pint from a good selection, whilst possibly enjoying one of the (expensive) bar snacks.

And for the Frasier Cranes of the world, there's even a sherry selection. With a relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and a tastefully refurbished interior (which retains many wonderful original features), The Peasant is a more traditional and comfortable alternative to nearby bar 'The Well'.